Post navigation

…and sometimes a smile is all that we need #1000speak #Compassion

Compassion comes in many forms and at times just the smallest thing – a glance or a smile can mean more than the grand gesture.

I was away and not able to participate in the May 20th #1000speak and due to some unplanned/unforeseen issues going on at the moment, I thought I wouldn’t have the opportunity to participate this time around…..

Then I saw this post from a friend of mine and it made me smile. It made me smile each and every time I read it and on a day when I really needed a smile.

It always seems to be those little things, the things that no one thinks about – that no one else might even notice that can just make your whole day brighter.

Below is a post from my friend, Cedar. Her son, Colin has autism, like DC, but he is much younger. When we are used to and dread the same reactions from people day after day when we are out in public with our children, it is wonderful to see something different and positive once in awhile. On a day that she was experiencing all of those negative vibes from people in a waiting room, this small thing, meant the world to her.

DC is 24, so we really don’t get those “bratty kid” stares or comments from people anymore – not to say we still don’t get stares, we do, but not that kind. It is obvious now that he is an adult that he is not just a “spoiled brat” that I can’t control. Her son is younger. It is not that obvious, so she has to deal with those judging comments and stares everyday.

“You Are My Angel Today”

– Post by Cedar

Describing the photo:

My son Colin had an appointment to have blood work done. He had to fast before- hand so you can imagine how loud this waiting room was. He is barefoot because he threw his shoes at the receptionist.

BUT!!! I want to find this cute elderly man in the corner. He could have been mean and glared at us like everyone else, but he got up and got that chair for Colin because Colin wanted to sit by him.

Do you see that smile? It never left that man’s face.

So kind Sir, I want to hug you, I want to have you over for dinner, I want to hear your stories, but mostly, I want to thank you again for making me feel like a regular mom. You are my angel today. Thank you.

I did get the chance to give him a hug. I was crying, but I hugged him and thanked him. He was so sweet. It seemed like he needed the hug and he thanked me for letting him play with Colin. He said his grand kids live far away and are older now. I wish I had gotten his number. I emailed the doctor later and asked if they knew who he was and if they would give him my number. I hope they will. What a sweetie.

They are few and far between; but it is the moments like this that help me to keep believing in people. ~ Cedar

Bloggers from all over the world are coming together to talk about compassion on the 20th of each month. The 1000 Voices Speak for Compassion movement was born when blogger and author Yvonne Spence organized over 1000 bloggers to post about compassion in one epic event on February 20, 2015. The response was so great that it was decided to continue the #1000Speak project on a monthly basis, with a different topic each month.

Such a wonderful example that man set! He chose compassion and took the high road. I hope the others in the waiting room saw and took note of what he did. Compassion! That’s how it’s done folks! 🙂 Beautiful and thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story!

Don’t you just love those people that reach out and touch your heart like that. When they love your child…even for an instant. My kids are in a league all of their own and are at least “rambunctious”. I have a severe chronic illness and they flare up. We bought a car yesterday and while we were filling out the paperwork, the sales guy was keeping them occupied and gave them helium balloons. They were inhaling the gas and making silly voices and I could feel myself stress but he had them in hand and they had fun and he had our respect. He was a lovely guy from a country with younger siblings and knew how to handle kids. I will; be spreading his card far and wide. So often I stay away from the shops and those judgemental slaes people miss the sale.
You might enjoy my post for #1000speak.https://wordpress.com/post/35828219/7817/ Misunderstood: When Kids Hurt.
Love and blessings, Rowena

We surely need more people like that around. I actually saw your post on the link (I believe, the title is familiar) – I’ve been trying to read a few at a time and I believe yours is up next, or pretty close to next. Thank you for sharing the link. I will definitely give it a read. Thanks for reading and commenting

I have been the recipient of those kinds of smiles even though my daughter has no issues other than she is spoiled and has a mild form of ADHD. I have found myself giving them more and more to others because they help me so much. Smiles can do so much for another.

Break the Parenting Mold

Member of:

member of:

Charity Miles

Liebster

My Most Recent Posts: Taking it a Step at a Time

Last week I saw a post about a Sabrina The Teenage Witch Virtual cast reunion. I went back and forth with myself for a day or two between – Will DC sit through a panel? Historically with the exception of the recent Star Trek Cruise panels, (which I am beginning to second guess myself about […]

In an effort of trying to keep this guy busy, we have been recording stories (and some songs) to post on our Facebook Page (Take Another Step). DC is having fun with it. If you follow our Facebook page, you may have seen some of these before, but maybe not all. I was looking around […]

Taking a break from the virus, lock-down, Quarantine Diaries and everything involving it to write about our last vacation. At this point, our trip seems as if it happened centuries ago, but it has really only been a couple of months. Please forgive any typos, run-on sentences or just utter incoherence as I seem to […]

DC woke up this morning with a “Happy Mother’s Day” for me. He then moved right in to asking what we are going to eat later. I made the mistake of telling him that we would try to get Chili’s takeout (HIS favorite place) for dinner so that is all he is interested in. He […]

In my Easter post (Quarantine Diaries: Part 3 – Easter in Lock Down) I noticed that DC, who is usually very calendar orientated, had not moved on to “What’s Next”. Shhh! We’ve officially passed the time of night on any given holiday when DC decides this one is over and begins to “remind” me of […]

Quarantine Diaries 1, 2 and 3 followed our lock-down in some sort of order (links to all can be found at the bottom of this post) My last post on this blog was written after week one, when I still had to go to work two days a week. (Week One of the World Shutting […]

Please understand that I am in no way complaining about or making light of the situation, but his blog is about autism; my son’s autism and the way his mind works and deals with things and that is just what I am going to write about. The first hurdle was my birthday (Friday the 13th). […]

DC called me from his van to tell me he is “Going Home Noooowwwww” as he does each day. The conversation is always the same (and I know you have read this before as he rarely goes “off script”) DC: Hi Mom ME: What are you doing? DC: Going Home Noooooowwwww ME: Did you […]

Tonight DC put away his computer and began his bedtime rituals… Moving his pile of 3 books from “their spot” at “his spot” at the kitchen table, to their “bedtime spot”. Moving his stack of papers from his kitchen chair “spot” to their “bedtime spot”. Putting his DVDs away. Taking off his “If I […]

In case a refresher is needed (or if you don’t read the other blog), DC is officially on overload with his Christmas Calendar of Events. “Mom, I am so excited for Christmas Eve with “Grandmother” “Mom, I am so excited for camp party” “Mom, I am so excited to go to “Straw-Bridge” with my friend, […]